PERFORMANCE & PRICING :

BASS TRACKER PROTEAM 190 TX

S PERFORMANCE S

MPHRPMMPGRANGE$/MILE*DBA PEAK

43.55,5004.8391.6193

CRUISE

25.43,5006.05114.4884

TIME TO PLANE

4.7 seconds

0-30 MPH ACCELERATION

11 seconds

Fuel consumption measured with FloScan digital fuel-flowmeter; range based on 90% of total fuel capacity.*Assuming a fuel price of $2.93/gallon S POWER S

TEST

Mercury OptiMax 90

HP

90

PROP

3-blade aluminum

WOT RANGE

5,000-5,750 rpm

STANDARD

Mercury 60 EFI 4-Stroke

HP

60

PROP

3-blade aluminum

WOT RANGE

5,500-6,000 rpm

Craft available with outboards ranging from 60 hp to 135hp from Mercury Marine S LOAD S

PEOPLEFUEL (GALS./LBS.)MISC. TEST

221/13115 lbs.

TYPICAL

221/13140 lbs.

PERFORMANCE

S BASE PRICE S

We had two people aboard and a fulltank of fuel (about 21 gallons or 131pounds) for our test of the ProTeam 190TX. For power we had a 90 hp two-strokeMercury OptiMax 90 spinning a three-blade aluminum marine propeller.Even though 90 hp is considered mod-est in most cases, we were still expectingimpressive performance due to the craft’slightweight aluminum construction.Acceleration was decent with a time to plane of 4.7 seconds and a 0-to-30 mphtime of 11 seconds. Things got more inter-esting as we pushed to wide-open throttle— after trimming out for marine top speed weposted 43.5 mph (at 5,500 rpm) on our BOAT GPS, which is great considering our loadand modest power. We dialed it back tofind an efficient cruising speed of 25.4 mphat 3,500 rpm, which will yield a cruisingrange of about 114 miles (this might not sound too impressive until you considerthe fact that the marine fuel tank only holds 21 gal-lons — 6.05 mpg is about as good as it gets).Conditions on the water were smoothand glassy, so we were greeted with an equally smooth ride. The 90 hp motor gave the boat a quick and lively perform-ance personality, and we can only imagine how close to the edge you could push itwith even more power. The ProTeam 190TX utilizes what Tracker calls its PowerTrac Offset Transom, which sets theengine back 4 to 5 inches to allow the prop boat cleaner water for a better bite.

WITH TEST POWER

$16,920*

WITH STANDARD POWER

$15,295*

*Price can vary depending on options and locations anddoes not include dealer prep and destination charges —price includes marine trailer S FINANCING S $201/month for 10 years*
*Assuming a final price of $18,000 with a 15% down pay-ment and a fixed interest rate of 9.85% — does notinclude sales tax

OVERALL

Even though the ProTeam 190 TX is thelargest boat in Tracker’s fleet of aluminummodified-V bass and panfish boats, thisdoesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to costyou a bundle.In fact, our test boat with the 90 hpmotor lists for only $16,920, and thatincludes one of Tracker’s Trailstar trailerswith GalvaShield protection. And becauseTracker believes in no haggle, no hasslepricing, this is the price you can expect to pay regardless of where you shop.If you’re looking for an affordable bassboat that gives you the lightweight advan-tages of aluminum, an impressive array offish-fighting features and spunky per- formance, the ProTeam 190 TX just mightfloat your boat.

NOTABLE OPTIONS S Trailer brakes ($445) S FIVE NOTABLE STANDARDS S Lowrance X-37 fish finder (w/surface temperature,marine battery monitor and marine swivel), lockable rod storage boxes, tackle storage boxes, 18-gallon aerated livewell, custom trailer w/swing-away tongue S BUILDER S

Tracker Boats

, 2500 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO65803; (417) 873-4555; www.trackerboats.com Circle 5 on reader service card, page 65

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